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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 767.48 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 767.48 and 164.91 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 767.48 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/767.48 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 767.48 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 126,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,565.13/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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