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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 776.16 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 776.16 and 152.16 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 776.16 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/776.16 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 776.16 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 118,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,100.51/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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