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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 770.96 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 770.96 and 167.40 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 770.96 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/770.96 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 770.96 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 129,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,058.70/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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