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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 776.72 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 776.72 and 171.15 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 776.72 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/776.72 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 776.72 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 132,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,935.63/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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