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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.61 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.61 and 167.07 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.61 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.61 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.61 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 129,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,915.30/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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