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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 773.40 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 773.40 and 168.90 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 773.40 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/773.40 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 773.40 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 130,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,627.26/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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