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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 777.29 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 777.29 and 171.54 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 777.29 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/777.29 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 777.29 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 133,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,336.33/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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