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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.58, 766.02 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.58, 766.02 and 181.54 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.58 : 766.02 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.58/766.02 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.58x = 766.02 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.58x = 139,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,061.72/510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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