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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 780.66 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 780.66 and 174.07 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 780.66 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/780.66 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 780.66 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 135,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,889.49/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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