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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 775.63 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 775.63 and 170.53 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 775.63 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/775.63 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 775.63 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 132,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,269.37/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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