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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 768.24 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 768.24 and 165.47 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 768.24 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/768.24 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 768.24 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 127,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,116.83/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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