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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.70, 774.96 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.70, 774.96 and 151.41 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.70 : 774.96 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.70/774.96 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.70x = 774.96 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.70x = 117,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,336.69/516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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