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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.58, 771.88 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.58, 771.88 and 167.91 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.58 : 771.88 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.58/771.88 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.58x = 771.88 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.58x = 129,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,605.92/514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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