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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.39, 782.10 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.39, 782.10 and 174.66 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.39 : 782.10 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.39/782.10 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.39x = 782.10 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.39x = 136,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,600.71/521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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