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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 773.31 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 773.31 and 168.72 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 773.31 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/773.31 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 773.31 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 130,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,468.57/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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