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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 765.29 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 765.29 and 181.16 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 765.29 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/765.29 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 765.29 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 138,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635.20/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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