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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 767.82 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 767.82 and 165.27 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 767.82 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/767.82 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 767.82 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 126,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,897.61/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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