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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 766.85 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 766.85 and 164.55 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 766.85 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/766.85 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 766.85 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 126,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,184.34/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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