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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.46 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.46 and 173.00 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.46 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.46 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.46 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 134,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,847.88/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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