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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.41, 775.56 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.41, 775.56 and 170.65 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.41 : 775.56 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.41/775.56 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.41x = 775.56 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.41x = 132,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349.31/517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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