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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.68 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.68 and 164.36 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.68 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.68 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.68 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 126,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,011.52/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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