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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 769.97 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 769.97 and 166.69 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 769.97 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/769.97 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 769.97 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 128,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,345.47/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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