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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 765.30 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 765.30 and 163.57 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 765.30 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/765.30 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 765.30 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 125,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,179.34/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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