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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 766.95 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 766.95 and 164.61 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 766.95 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/766.95 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 766.95 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 126,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,247.02/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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