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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 766.11 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 766.11 and 163.91 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 766.11 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/766.11 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 766.11 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 125,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,574.70/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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