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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 769.16 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 769.16 and 166.22 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 769.16 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/769.16 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 769.16 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 127,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,849.78/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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