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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 775.38 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 775.38 and 170.27 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 775.38 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/775.38 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 775.38 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 132,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,027.42/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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