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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 773.75 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 773.75 and 169.05 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 773.75 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/773.75 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 773.75 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 130,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,801.59/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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