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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.86 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.86 and 173.30 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.86 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.86 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.86 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 135,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,149.74/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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