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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 767.91 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 767.91 and 165.38 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 767.91 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/767.91 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 767.91 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 126,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,996.96/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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