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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 779.58 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 779.58 and 173.10 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 779.58 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/779.58 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 779.58 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 134,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,945.30/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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