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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.35, 777.51 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.35, 777.51 and 171.70 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.35 : 777.51 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.35/777.51 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.35x = 777.51 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.35x = 133,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498.47/518.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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