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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.53, 773.39 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.53, 773.39 and 168.89 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.53 : 773.39 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.53/773.39 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.53x = 773.39 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.53x = 130,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,616.64/515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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