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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 776.80 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 776.80 and 171.35 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 776.80 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/776.80 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 776.80 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 133,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100.37/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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