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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 777.60 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 777.60 and 166.92 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 777.60 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/777.60 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 777.60 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 129,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,796.16/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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