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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 776.34 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 776.34 and 170.76 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 776.34 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/776.34 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 776.34 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 132,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,567.82/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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