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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.97, 766.43 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.97, 766.43 and 164.32 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.97 : 766.43 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.97/766.43 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.97x = 766.43 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.97x = 125,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,939.78/510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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