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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 771.34 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 771.34 and 167.45 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 771.34 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/771.34 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 771.34 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 129,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,160.88/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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