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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 779.45 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 779.45 and 172.90 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 779.45 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/779.45 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 779.45 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 134,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,764.09/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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