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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 776.02 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 776.02 and 170.70 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 776.02 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/776.02 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 776.02 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 132,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,466.61/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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