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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 781.39 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 781.39 and 174.23 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 781.39 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/781.39 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 781.39 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 136,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,141.58/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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