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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.86, 775.30 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.86, 775.30 and 170.20 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.86 : 775.30 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.86/775.30 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.86x = 775.30 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.86x = 131,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,956.06/516.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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