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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.39 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.39 and 166.80 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.39 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.39 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.39 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 128,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,501.05/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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