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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.24, 774.42 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.24, 774.42 and 169.60 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.24 : 774.42 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.24/774.42 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.24x = 774.42 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.24x = 131,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,341.63/516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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