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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.67 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.67 and 164.42 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.67 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.67 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.67 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 126,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,055.88/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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