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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 781.24 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 781.24 and 174.16 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 781.24 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/781.24 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 781.24 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 136,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,060.76/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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