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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.63, 787.04 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.63, 787.04 and 173.25 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.63 : 787.04 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.63/787.04 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.63x = 787.04 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.63x = 136,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,353.81/524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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