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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 767.98 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 767.98 and 165.15 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 767.98 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/767.98 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 767.98 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 126,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,832.99/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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