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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 769.71 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 769.71 and 166.50 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 769.71 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/769.71 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 769.71 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 128,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,156.72/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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