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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 779.14 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 779.14 and 172.80 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 779.14 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/779.14 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 779.14 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 134,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,635.39/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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