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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 767.14 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 767.14 and 164.60 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 767.14 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/767.14 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 767.14 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 126,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,271.24/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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