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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 774.19 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 774.19 and 150.96 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 774.19 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/774.19 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 774.19 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 116,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,869.37/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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