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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 787.94 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 787.94 and 174.04 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 787.94 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/787.94 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 787.94 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 137,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,130.89/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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