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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 777.82 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 777.82 and 171.92 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 777.82 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/777.82 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 777.82 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 133,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,722.81/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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