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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 766.98 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 766.98 and 164.69 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 766.98 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/766.98 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 766.98 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 126,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,312.98/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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