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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 765.62 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 765.62 and 163.79 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 765.62 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/765.62 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 765.62 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 125,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,399.74/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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