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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 777.73 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 777.73 and 171.85 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 777.73 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/777.73 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 777.73 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 133,654.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,654.09/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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