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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.91, 776.75 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.91, 776.75 and 171.18 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.91 : 776.75 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.91/776.75 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.91x = 776.75 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.91x = 132,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,963.21/517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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