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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.25, 775.73 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.25, 775.73 and 170.51 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.25 : 775.73 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.25/775.73 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.25x = 775.73 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.25x = 132,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,266.27/517.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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