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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 776.77 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 776.77 and 171.29 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 776.77 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/776.77 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 776.77 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 133,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,052.93/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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