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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 775.94 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 775.94 and 170.62 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 775.94 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/775.94 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 775.94 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 132,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,388.09/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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