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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 771.04 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 771.04 and 172.16 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 771.04 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/771.04 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 771.04 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 132,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742.25/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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