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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 769.16 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 769.16 and 166.05 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 769.16 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/769.16 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 769.16 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 127,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,719.02/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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