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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.15, 765.24 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.15, 765.24 and 163.49 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.15 : 765.24 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.15/765.24 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.15x = 765.24 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.15x = 125,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,111.00/510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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