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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 769.46 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 769.46 and 171 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 769.46 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/769.46 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 769.46 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 131,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,577.66/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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