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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.66, 776.32 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.66, 776.32 and 170.92 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.66 : 776.32 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.66/776.32 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.66x = 776.32 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.66x = 132,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,684.73/517.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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