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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 775.98 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 775.98 and 170.70 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 775.98 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/775.98 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 775.98 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 132,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,459.79/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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