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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 768.36 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 768.36 and 165.48 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 768.36 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/768.36 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 768.36 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 127,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,148.21/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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