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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 766.95 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 766.95 and 164.71 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 766.95 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/766.95 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 766.95 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 126,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,324.33/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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