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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 776.18 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 776.18 and 170.74 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 776.18 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/776.18 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 776.18 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 132,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,524.97/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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