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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.87, 773.71 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.87, 773.71 and 169.23 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.87 : 773.71 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.87/773.71 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.87x = 773.71 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.87x = 130,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,934.94/515.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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