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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 768.28 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 768.28 and 165.36 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 768.28 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/768.28 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 768.28 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 127,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,042.78/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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