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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 770.96 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 770.96 and 167.36 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 770.96 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/770.96 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 770.96 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 129,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,027.01/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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