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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 769.82 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 769.82 and 166.57 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 769.82 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/769.82 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 769.82 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 128,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,228.08/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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