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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 775.74 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 775.74 and 170.60 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 775.74 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/775.74 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 775.74 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 132,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,340.91/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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