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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 773.46 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 773.46 and 173.68 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 773.46 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/773.46 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 773.46 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 134,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,334.53/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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