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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 768.08 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 768.08 and 165.40 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 768.08 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/768.08 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 768.08 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 127,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,040.43/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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