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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 773.12 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 773.12 and 168.76 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 773.12 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/773.12 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 773.12 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 130,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,471.73/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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