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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 777.47 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 777.47 and 171.65 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 777.47 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/777.47 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 777.47 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 133,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,447.98/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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