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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.77, 781.16 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.77, 781.16 and 174.14 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.77 : 781.16 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.77/781.16 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.77x = 781.16 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.77x = 136,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026.43/520.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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