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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.14, 765.09 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.14, 765.09 and 163.46 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.14 : 765.09 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.14/765.09 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.14x = 765.09 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.14x = 125,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,057.79/510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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