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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 769.79 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 769.79 and 166.45 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 769.79 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/769.79 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 769.79 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 128,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,129.73/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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