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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 770.37 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 770.37 and 171.50 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 770.37 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/770.37 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 770.37 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 132,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,118.46/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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