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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.91, 779.31 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.91, 779.31 and 173.15 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.91 : 779.31 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.91/779.31 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.91x = 779.31 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.91x = 134,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,937.53/519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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