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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 766.56 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 766.56 and 164.48 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 766.56 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/766.56 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 766.56 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 126,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,080.57/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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