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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 766.98 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 766.98 and 164.70 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 766.98 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/766.98 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 766.98 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 126,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,321.61/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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