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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 767.00 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 767.00 and 169.25 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 767.00 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/767.00 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 767.00 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 129,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,813.90/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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