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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 767.07 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 767.07 and 164.56 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 767.07 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/767.07 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 767.07 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 126,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,229.04/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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