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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 764.73 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 764.73 and 163.20 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 764.73 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/764.73 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 764.73 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 124,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,803.94/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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