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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.51, 770.22 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.51, 770.22 and 166.86 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.51 : 770.22 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.51/770.22 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.51x = 770.22 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.51x = 128,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,518.91/513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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