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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.69, 767.66 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.69, 767.66 and 165.05 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.69 : 767.66 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.69/767.66 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.69x = 767.66 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.69x = 126,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,702.28/511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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