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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.61, 766.01 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.61, 766.01 and 163.97 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.61 : 766.01 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.61/766.01 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.61x = 766.01 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.61x = 125,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,602.66/510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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