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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 775.98 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 775.98 and 170.64 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 775.98 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/775.98 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 775.98 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 132,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413.23/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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