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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.60, 773.36 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.60, 773.36 and 168.90 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.60 : 773.36 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.60/773.36 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.60x = 773.36 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.60x = 130,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,620.50/515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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