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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.83 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.83 and 165.77 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.83 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.83 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.83 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 127,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,448.95/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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