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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.19, 775.71 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.19, 775.71 and 170.51 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.19 : 775.71 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.19/775.71 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.19x = 775.71 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.19x = 132,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,262.43/517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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