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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.39, 769.90 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.39, 769.90 and 166.63 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.39 : 769.90 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.39/769.90 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.39x = 769.90 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.39x = 128,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.59/513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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