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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 783.16 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 783.16 and 175.52 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 783.16 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/783.16 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 783.16 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 137,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.24/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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