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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 765.15 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 765.15 and 163.44 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 765.15 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/765.15 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 765.15 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 125,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,051.47/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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