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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.55 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.55 and 172.27 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.55 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.55 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.55 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 134,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122.38/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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