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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 775.87 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 775.87 and 170.54 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 775.87 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/775.87 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 775.87 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 132,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,312.14/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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