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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 766.95 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 766.95 and 164.67 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 766.95 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/766.95 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 766.95 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 126,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,289.56/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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