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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.53, 768.56 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.53, 768.56 and 165.80 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.53 : 768.56 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.53/768.56 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.53x = 768.56 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.53x = 127,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,427.25/512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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