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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.51, 776.33 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.51, 776.33 and 171.10 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.51 : 776.33 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.51/776.33 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.51x = 776.33 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.51x = 132,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,825.33/517.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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