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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 776.14 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 776.14 and 170.79 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 776.14 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/776.14 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 776.14 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 132,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,556.95/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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