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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.12 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.12 and 166.76 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.12 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.12 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.12 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 128,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,425.21/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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