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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 767.73 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 767.73 and 165.06 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 767.73 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/767.73 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 767.73 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 126,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,721.51/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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