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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 765.10 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 765.10 and 163.50 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 765.10 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/765.10 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 765.10 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 125,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,093.85/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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