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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.97, 772.06 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.97, 772.06 and 168.09 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.97 : 772.06 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.97/772.06 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.97x = 772.06 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.97x = 129,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,775.57/514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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