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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 778.94 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 778.94 and 172.73 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 778.94 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/778.94 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 778.94 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 134,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,541.55/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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