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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.19, 771.41 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.19, 771.41 and 167.55 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.19 : 771.41 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.19/771.41 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.19x = 771.41 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.19x = 129,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,248.91/514.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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