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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 776.28 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 776.28 and 170.86 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 776.28 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/776.28 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 776.28 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 132,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,635.20/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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