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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.81, 773.72 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.81, 773.72 and 173.81 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.81 : 773.72 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.81/773.72 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.81x = 773.72 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.81x = 134,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,482.64/515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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