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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 778.61 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 778.61 and 172.47 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 778.61 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/778.61 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 778.61 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 134,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,286.87/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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