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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 765.46 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 765.46 and 163.66 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 765.46 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/765.46 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 765.46 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 125,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,275.18/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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