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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.51, 765.55 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.51, 765.55 and 181.38 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.51 : 765.55 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.51/765.55 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.51x = 765.55 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.51x = 138,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,855.46/510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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