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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 771.34 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 771.34 and 167.56 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 771.34 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/771.34 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 771.34 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 129,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,245.73/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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