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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.59 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.59 and 170.48 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.59 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.59 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.59 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 132,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.58/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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