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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 765.38 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 765.38 and 163.59 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 765.38 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/765.38 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 765.38 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 125,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,208.51/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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