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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 765.04 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 765.04 and 168.16 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 765.04 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/765.04 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 765.04 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 128,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,649.13/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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