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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.23, 766.95 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.23, 766.95 and 164.58 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.23 : 766.95 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.23/766.95 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.23x = 766.95 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.23x = 126,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,224.63/511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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