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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.83, 775.29 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.83, 775.29 and 170.17 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.83 : 775.29 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.83/775.29 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.83x = 775.29 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.83x = 131,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,931.10/516.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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