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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 768.11 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 768.11 and 165.53 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 768.11 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/768.11 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 768.11 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 127,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,140.58/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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