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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.71, 782.68 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.71, 782.68 and 175.16 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.71 : 782.68 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.71/782.68 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.71x = 782.68 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.71x = 137,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,094.23/521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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