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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 767.19 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 767.19 and 164.74 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 767.19 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/767.19 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 767.19 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 126,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,388.66/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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