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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 776.43 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 776.43 and 170.91 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 776.43 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/776.43 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 776.43 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 132,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,699.65/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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