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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 778.30 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 778.30 and 172.25 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 778.30 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/778.30 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 778.30 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 134,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,063.69/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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