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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.51, 771.88 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.51, 771.88 and 167.86 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.51 : 771.88 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.51/771.88 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.51x = 771.88 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.51x = 129,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.78/514.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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