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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.95, 764.97 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.95, 764.97 and 163.33 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.95 : 764.97 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.95/764.97 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.95x = 764.97 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.95x = 124,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,940.03/509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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