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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 776.14 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 776.14 and 170.83 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 776.14 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/776.14 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 776.14 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 132,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,588.39/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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