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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 783.10 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 783.10 and 175.21 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 783.10 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/783.10 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 783.10 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 137,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202.60/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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