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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 769.64 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 769.64 and 166.44 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 769.64 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/769.64 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 769.64 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 128,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,098.88/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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