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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 781.18 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 781.18 and 174.16 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 781.18 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/781.18 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 781.18 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 136,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,045.53/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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