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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.91, 774.94 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.91, 774.94 and 170.03 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.91 : 774.94 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.91/774.94 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.91x = 774.94 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.91x = 131,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,763.05/516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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