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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 778.56 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 778.56 and 172.43 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 778.56 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/778.56 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 778.56 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 134,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,246.45/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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