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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 767.34 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 767.34 and 164.90 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 767.34 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/767.34 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 767.34 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 126,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,536.28/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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