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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 777.39 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 777.39 and 171.57 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 777.39 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/777.39 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 777.39 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 133,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,375.94/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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