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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 779.70 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 779.70 and 173.16 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 779.70 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/779.70 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 779.70 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 135,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,015.21/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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