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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 781.19 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 781.19 and 174.04 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 781.19 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/781.19 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 781.19 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 135,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955.48/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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