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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 781.02 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 781.02 and 174 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 781.02 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/781.02 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 781.02 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 135,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,897.48/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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