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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 770.38 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 770.38 and 166.97 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 770.38 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/770.38 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 770.38 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 128,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,631.86/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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