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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.66 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.66 and 167.02 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.66 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.66 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.66 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 128,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,714.80/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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