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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 766.47 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 766.47 and 164.32 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 766.47 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/766.47 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 766.47 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 125,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946.35/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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