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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 775.69 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 775.69 and 170.50 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 775.69 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/775.69 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 775.69 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 132,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,252.78/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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