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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 765.84 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 765.84 and 163.96 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 765.84 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/765.84 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 765.84 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 125,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,567.13/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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