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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 766.92 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 766.92 and 164.59 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 766.92 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/766.92 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 766.92 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 126,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,227.36/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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