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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 767.01 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 767.01 and 164.52 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 767.01 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/767.01 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 767.01 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 126,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,188.49/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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