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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.29 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.29 and 174.52 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.29 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.29 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.29 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 131,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.21/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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