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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 767.16 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 767.16 and 164.90 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 767.16 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/767.16 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 767.16 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 126,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,504.68/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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