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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 782.22 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 782.22 and 174.81 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 782.22 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/782.22 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 782.22 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 136,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,739.88/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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