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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 754.79 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 754.79 and 174.04 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 754.79 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/754.79 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 754.79 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 131,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.89/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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