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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 779.67 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 779.67 and 173.14 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 779.67 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/779.67 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 779.67 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 134,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,992.06/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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