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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.43, 774.64 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.43, 774.64 and 151.23 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.43 : 774.64 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.43/774.64 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.43x = 774.64 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.43x = 117,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,148.81/516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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