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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.94, 775.51 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.94, 775.51 and 170.29 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.94 : 775.51 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.94/775.51 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.94x = 775.51 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.94x = 132,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,062.14/516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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