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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 773.01 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 773.01 and 168.70 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 773.01 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/773.01 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 773.01 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 130,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,406.79/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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