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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 776.45 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 776.45 and 171.03 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 776.45 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/776.45 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 776.45 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 132,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,797.76/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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