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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.92 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.92 and 164.49 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.92 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.92 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.92 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 126,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,154.16/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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