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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.67, 773.44 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.67, 773.44 and 168.91 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.67 : 773.44 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.67/773.44 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.67x = 773.44 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.67x = 130,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,641.75/515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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