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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 765.20 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 765.20 and 168 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 765.20 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/765.20 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 765.20 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 128,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,553.60/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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