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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 764.91 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 764.91 and 163.27 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 764.91 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/764.91 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 764.91 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 124,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,886.86/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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