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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 768.30 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 768.30 and 165.52 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 768.30 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/768.30 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 768.30 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 127,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,169.02/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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