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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.87, 775.18 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.87, 775.18 and 174.87 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.87 : 775.18 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.87/775.18 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.87x = 775.18 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.87x = 135,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,555.73/516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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