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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.38 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.38 and 171.69 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.38 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.38 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.38 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 133,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,468.37/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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