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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.33, 781.94 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.33, 781.94 and 174.67 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.33 : 781.94 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.33/781.94 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.33x = 781.94 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.33x = 136,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,579.94/521.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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