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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.74, 773.24 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.74, 773.24 and 168.97 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.74 : 773.24 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.74/773.24 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.74x = 773.24 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.74x = 130,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649.65/515.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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