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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.98 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.98 and 172.55 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.98 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.98 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.98 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 134,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413.00/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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