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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 769.50 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 769.50 and 166.35 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 769.50 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/769.50 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 769.50 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 128,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,009.21/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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