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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 777.12 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 777.12 and 171.30 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 777.12 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/777.12 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 777.12 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 133,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,120.66/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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