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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 766.62 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 766.62 and 169 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 766.62 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/766.62 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 766.62 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 129,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,558.78/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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