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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.81, 781.03 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.81, 781.03 and 174.05 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.81 : 781.03 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.81/781.03 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.81x = 781.03 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.81x = 135,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,936.53/520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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