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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.14 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.14 and 164.77 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.14 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.14 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.14 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 126,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,399.33/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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