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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.63 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.63 and 164.39 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.63 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.63 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.63 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 126,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,026.31/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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