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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 770.09 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 770.09 and 166.71 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 770.09 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/770.09 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 770.09 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 128,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,381.70/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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