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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 776.66 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 776.66 and 170.94 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 776.66 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/776.66 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 776.66 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 132,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,764.32/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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