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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 766.36 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 766.36 and 164.36 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 766.36 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/766.36 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 766.36 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 125,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,954.69/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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