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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 780.95 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 780.95 and 174 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 780.95 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/780.95 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 780.95 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 135,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,885.30/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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