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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.33, 771.62 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.33, 771.62 and 167.65 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.33 : 771.62 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.33/771.62 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.33x = 771.62 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.33x = 129,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,362.09/514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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