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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.27, 776.02 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.27, 776.02 and 170.59 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.27 : 776.02 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.27/776.02 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.27x = 776.02 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.27x = 132,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,378.46/517.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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