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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.87, 770.72 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.87, 770.72 and 167.23 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.87 : 770.72 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.87/770.72 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.87x = 770.72 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.87x = 128,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,886.67/513.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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