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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.16 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.16 and 167.41 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.16 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.16 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.16 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 129,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,098.18/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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