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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 773.37 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 773.37 and 168.80 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 773.37 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/773.37 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 773.37 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 130,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,540.99/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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