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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 782.08 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 782.08 and 174.80 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 782.08 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/782.08 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 782.08 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 136,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,707.58/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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