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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 767.19 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 767.19 and 164.79 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 767.19 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/767.19 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 767.19 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 126,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,425.24/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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