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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.88 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.88 and 171.27 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.88 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.88 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.88 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 133,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,056.24/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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