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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 776.48 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 776.48 and 170.96 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 776.48 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/776.48 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 776.48 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 132,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,747.02/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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