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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.48, 765.42 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.48, 765.42 and 163.66 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.48 : 765.42 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.48/765.42 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.48x = 765.42 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.48x = 125,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,268.64/510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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