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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 778.17 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 778.17 and 176.84 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 778.17 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/778.17 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 778.17 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 137,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,611.58/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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