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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.53, 777.84 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.53, 777.84 and 171.76 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.53 : 777.84 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.53/777.84 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.53x = 777.84 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.53x = 133,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,601.80/518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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