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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.77 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.77 and 173.84 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.77 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.77 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.77 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 134,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,512.18/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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