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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 765.46 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 765.46 and 163.59 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 765.46 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/765.46 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 765.46 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 125,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,220.78/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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