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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.49, 774.25 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.49, 774.25 and 174.25 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.49 : 774.25 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.49/774.25 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.49x = 774.25 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.49x = 134,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,913.06/516.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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