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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 766.91 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 766.91 and 164.67 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 766.91 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/766.91 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 766.91 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 126,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,286.25/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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