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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 770.77 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 770.77 and 171.84 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 770.77 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/770.77 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 770.77 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 132,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,451.26/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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