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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 765.18 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 765.18 and 163.55 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 765.18 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/765.18 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 765.18 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 125,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,145.19/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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