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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.77, 776.64 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.77, 776.64 and 171.10 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.77 : 776.64 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.77/776.64 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.77x = 776.64 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.77x = 132,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,882.05/517.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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