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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.11, 768.15 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.11, 768.15 and 165.43 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.11 : 768.15 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.11/768.15 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.11x = 768.15 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.11x = 127,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,075.05/512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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