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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.63, 767.25 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.63, 767.25 and 164.87 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.63 : 767.25 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.63/767.25 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.63x = 767.25 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.63x = 126,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,496.51/511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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