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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 775.64 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 775.64 and 170.39 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 775.64 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/775.64 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 775.64 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 132,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,157.85/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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