Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 770.88 and 172.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513.92, 770.88 and 172.16 is: 258.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513.92 : 770.88 = 172.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513.92/770.88 = 172.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513.92x = 770.88 × 172.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513.92x = 132,714.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,714.70/513.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.24
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