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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 777.32 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 777.32 and 171.45 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 777.32 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/777.32 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 777.32 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 133,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,270.66/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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