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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 775.43 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 775.43 and 170.35 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 775.43 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/775.43 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 775.43 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 132,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,096.71/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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