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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 765.83 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 765.83 and 163.77 is: 245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 765.83 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/765.83 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 765.83 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 125,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,419.98/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.67

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