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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 777.87 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 777.87 and 176.50 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 777.87 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/777.87 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 777.87 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 137,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,294.06/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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