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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 765.65 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 765.65 and 163.76 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 765.65 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/765.65 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 765.65 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 125,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,382.03/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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