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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 764.79 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 764.79 and 163.34 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 764.79 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/764.79 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 764.79 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 124,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,920.80/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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