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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.94 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.94 and 173.43 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.94 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.94 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.94 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 135,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,264.99/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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