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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.20 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.20 and 174 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.20 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.20 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.20 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 134,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,710.80/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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