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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.16, 781.46 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.16, 781.46 and 174.32 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.16 : 781.46 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.16/781.46 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.16x = 781.46 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.16x = 136,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,219.33/521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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