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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 766.04 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 766.04 and 163.96 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 766.04 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/766.04 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 766.04 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 125,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,600.52/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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