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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 765.51 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 765.51 and 163.67 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 765.51 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/765.51 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 765.51 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 125,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,286.58/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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