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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 765.98 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 765.98 and 163.91 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 765.98 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/765.98 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 765.98 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 125,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,552.88/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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