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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.58 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 766.58 and 169.08 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 766.58 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/766.58 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 766.58 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 129,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,613.35/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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