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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.33, 767.01 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.33, 767.01 and 164.66 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.33 : 767.01 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.33/767.01 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.33x = 767.01 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.33x = 126,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,292.03/511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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