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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.49, 774.36 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.49, 774.36 and 169.71 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.49 : 774.36 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.49/774.36 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.49x = 774.36 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.49x = 131,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,416.64/516.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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