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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.13, 774.11 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.13, 774.11 and 169.47 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.13 : 774.11 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.13/774.11 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.13x = 774.11 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.13x = 131,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,188.78/516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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