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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 766.09 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 766.09 and 164.06 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 766.09 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/766.09 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 766.09 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 125,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,684.73/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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