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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.95, 776.82 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.95, 776.82 and 171.28 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.95 : 776.82 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.95/776.82 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.95x = 776.82 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.95x = 133,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,056.10/517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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