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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 771.12 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 771.12 and 167.47 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 771.12 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/771.12 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 771.12 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 129,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,137.54/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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