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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 775.74 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 775.74 and 151.90 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 775.74 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/775.74 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 775.74 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 117,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,834.91/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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