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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 779.16 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 779.16 and 173.07 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 779.16 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/779.16 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 779.16 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 134,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,849.22/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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