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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 775.83 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 775.83 and 170.57 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 775.83 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/775.83 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 775.83 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 132,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333.32/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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