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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 777.42 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 777.42 and 171.53 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 777.42 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/777.42 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 777.42 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 133,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,352.80/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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