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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 777.20 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 777.20 and 153.17 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 777.20 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/777.20 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 777.20 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 119,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,043.72/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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