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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 769.93 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 769.93 and 166.61 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 769.93 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/769.93 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 769.93 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 128,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,279.55/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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