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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.30, 773.06 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.30, 773.06 and 168.65 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.30 : 773.06 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.30/773.06 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.30x = 773.06 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.30x = 130,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,376.57/515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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