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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.77, 778.26 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.77, 778.26 and 172.13 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.77 : 778.26 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.77/778.26 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.77x = 778.26 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.77x = 133,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,961.89/518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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