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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 777.06 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 777.06 and 171.42 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 777.06 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/777.06 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 777.06 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 133,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,200.71/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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