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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 771.89 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 771.89 and 167.81 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 771.89 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/771.89 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 771.89 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 129,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526.16/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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