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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 754.88 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 754.88 and 174.28 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 754.88 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/754.88 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 754.88 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 131,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.85/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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