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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.85, 775.17 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.85, 775.17 and 170.10 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.85 : 775.17 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.85/775.17 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.85x = 775.17 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.85x = 131,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,856.42/516.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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