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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.92 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.92 and 171.25 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.92 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.92 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.92 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 133,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047.55/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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