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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 769.97 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 769.97 and 166.68 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 769.97 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/769.97 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 769.97 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 128,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,339.02/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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