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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 771.33 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 771.33 and 172.22 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 771.33 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/771.33 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 771.33 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 132,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,837.49/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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