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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 778.05 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 778.05 and 171.95 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 778.05 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/778.05 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 778.05 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 133,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,781.81/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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