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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.19 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.19 and 170.40 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.19 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.19 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.19 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 132,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,089.26/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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