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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 778.97 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 778.97 and 167.81 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 778.97 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/778.97 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 778.97 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 130,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,722.03/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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