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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 778.38 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 778.38 and 172.16 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 778.38 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/778.38 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 778.38 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 134,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,001.77/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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