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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.35, 771.64 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.35, 771.64 and 167.68 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.35 : 771.64 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.35/771.64 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.35x = 771.64 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.35x = 129,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,388.60/514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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