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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 775.62 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 775.62 and 151.84 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 775.62 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/775.62 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 775.62 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 117,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,770.14/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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