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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 767.42 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 767.42 and 164.85 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 767.42 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/767.42 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 767.42 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 126,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,509.19/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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