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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.87, 775.37 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.87, 775.37 and 170.12 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.87 : 775.37 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.87/775.37 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.87x = 775.37 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.87x = 131,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,901.22/516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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