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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.87, 769.31 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.87, 769.31 and 166.20 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.87 : 769.31 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.87/769.31 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.87x = 769.31 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.87x = 127,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,858.49/512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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