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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.44 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.44 and 166.19 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.44 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.44 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.44 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 127,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,872.09/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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