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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.17, 771.36 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.17, 771.36 and 167.54 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.17 : 771.36 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.17/771.36 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.17x = 771.36 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.17x = 129,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,229.80/514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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