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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 773.94 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 773.94 and 169.13 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 773.94 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/773.94 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 773.94 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 130,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896.47/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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