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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.62, 770.40 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.62, 770.40 and 166.94 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.62 : 770.40 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.62/770.40 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.62x = 770.40 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.62x = 128,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,610.58/513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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