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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 754.78 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 754.78 and 174.16 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 754.78 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/754.78 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 754.78 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 131,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,452.48/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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