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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 770.14 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 770.14 and 166.68 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 770.14 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/770.14 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 770.14 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 128,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,366.52/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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