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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 765.48 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 765.48 and 168.28 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 765.48 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/765.48 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 765.48 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 128,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,814.97/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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