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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.44 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.44 and 164.34 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.44 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.44 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.44 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 125,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,956.75/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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