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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 767.76 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 767.76 and 165.16 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 767.76 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/767.76 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 767.76 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 126,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,803.24/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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