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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 777.83 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 777.83 and 172.10 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 777.83 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/777.83 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 777.83 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 133,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,864.54/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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