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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.17, 767.97 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.17, 767.97 and 165.44 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.17 : 767.97 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.17/767.97 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.17x = 767.97 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.17x = 127,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054.88/512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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