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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 777.43 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 777.43 and 171.64 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 777.43 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/777.43 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 777.43 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 133,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,438.09/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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