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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.66, 771.91 and 168.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.66, 771.91 and 168.00 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.66 : 771.91 = 168.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.66/771.91 = 168.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.66x = 771.91 × 168.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.66x = 129,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,677.02/514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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