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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 771.29 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 771.29 and 167.54 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 771.29 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/771.29 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 771.29 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 129,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,217.86/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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