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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.79, 775.24 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.79, 775.24 and 170.13 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.79 : 775.24 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.79/775.24 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.79x = 775.24 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.79x = 131,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,891.16/516.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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