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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 781.49 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 781.49 and 174.20 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 781.49 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/781.49 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 781.49 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 136,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,132.09/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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