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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 754.79 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 754.79 and 174.12 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 754.79 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/754.79 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 754.79 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 131,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,424.03/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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