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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 773.51 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 773.51 and 168.92 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 773.51 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/773.51 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 773.51 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 130,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,656.60/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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