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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 773.96 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 773.96 and 174 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 773.96 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/773.96 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 773.96 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 134,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,669.04/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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