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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 777.14 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 777.14 and 171.45 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 777.14 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/777.14 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 777.14 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 133,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,239.80/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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