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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 768.32 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 768.32 and 165.60 is: 248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 768.32 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/768.32 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 768.32 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 127,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,233.79/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.41

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