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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.78, 775.23 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.78, 775.23 and 170.01 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.78 : 775.23 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.78/775.23 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.78x = 775.23 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.78x = 131,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,796.85/516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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