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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 775.85 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 775.85 and 170.55 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 775.85 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/775.85 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 775.85 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 132,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,320.36/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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