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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 778.95 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 778.95 and 172.66 is: 258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 778.95 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/778.95 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 778.95 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 134,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,489.61/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.97

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