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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 779.34 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 779.34 and 172.76 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 779.34 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/779.34 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 779.34 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 134,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638.78/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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