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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 776.94 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 776.94 and 176.12 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 776.94 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/776.94 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 776.94 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 136,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,834.67/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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