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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.99, 775.21 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.99, 775.21 and 170.28 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.99 : 775.21 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.99/775.21 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.99x = 775.21 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.99x = 132,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,000.23/516.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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