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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.47 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.47 and 171.77 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.47 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.47 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.47 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 133,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,541.28/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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