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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 765.32 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 765.32 and 163.60 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 765.32 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/765.32 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 765.32 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 125,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,203.62/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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