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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 775.08 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 775.08 and 174.72 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 775.08 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/775.08 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 775.08 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 135,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,421.98/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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