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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 776.88 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 776.88 and 176 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 776.88 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/776.88 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 776.88 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 136,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,730.88/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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