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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 778.73 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 778.73 and 172.45 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 778.73 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/778.73 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 778.73 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 134,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,291.99/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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