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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.47, 774.59 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.47, 774.59 and 169.71 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.47 : 774.59 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.47/774.59 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.47x = 774.59 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.47x = 131,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,451.80/516.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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