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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 779.66 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 779.66 and 168.26 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 779.66 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/779.66 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 779.66 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 131,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,184.75/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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