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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.41 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.41 and 163.69 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.41 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.41 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.41 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 125,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,290.37/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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