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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 775.41 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 775.41 and 170.46 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 775.41 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/775.41 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 775.41 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 132,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,176.39/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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