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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.37 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.37 and 167.58 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.37 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.37 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.37 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 130,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,438.41/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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