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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.63, 776.57 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.63, 776.57 and 171.09 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.63 : 776.57 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.63/776.57 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.63x = 776.57 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.63x = 132,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,862.01/517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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