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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 770.98 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 770.98 and 167.16 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 770.98 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/770.98 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 770.98 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 128,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,875.15/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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