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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 777.83 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 777.83 and 171.83 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 777.83 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/777.83 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 777.83 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 133,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,655.61/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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