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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 755.12 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 755.12 and 174.42 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 755.12 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/755.12 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 755.12 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 131,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,708.47/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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