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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 765.85 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 765.85 and 163.99 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 765.85 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/765.85 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 765.85 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 125,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,591.74/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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