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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 778.17 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 778.17 and 153.61 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 778.17 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/778.17 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 778.17 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 119,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,534.69/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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