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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 770.96 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 770.96 and 167.33 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 770.96 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/770.96 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 770.96 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 129,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,007.08/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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