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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 775.67 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 775.67 and 151.83 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 775.67 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/775.67 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 775.67 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 117,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,769.22/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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