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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.17 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.17 and 164.82 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.17 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.17 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.17 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 126,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443.73/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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