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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 769.05 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 769.05 and 166.11 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 769.05 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/769.05 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 769.05 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 127,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,746.90/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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