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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.83, 764.69 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.83, 764.69 and 163.10 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.83 : 764.69 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.83/764.69 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.83x = 764.69 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.83x = 124,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,720.94/509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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