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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 773.54 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 773.54 and 169.04 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 773.54 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/773.54 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 773.54 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 130,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,754.49/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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