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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 776.48 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 776.48 and 170.90 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 776.48 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/776.48 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 776.48 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 132,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,695.70/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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