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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 766.08 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 766.08 and 163.93 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 766.08 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/766.08 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 766.08 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 125,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,585.89/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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