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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.99, 773.91 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.99, 773.91 and 169.22 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.99 : 773.91 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.99/773.91 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.99x = 773.91 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.99x = 130,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,962.98/515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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