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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 770.82 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 770.82 and 171.90 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 770.82 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/770.82 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 770.82 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 132,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,503.96/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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