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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 765.97 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 765.97 and 164.02 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 765.97 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/765.97 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 765.97 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 125,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,634.40/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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