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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.12, 771.30 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.12, 771.30 and 167.44 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.12 : 771.30 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.12/771.30 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.12x = 771.30 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.12x = 129,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,146.47/514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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