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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.78 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.78 and 164.43 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.78 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.78 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.78 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 126,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,081.22/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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