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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 780.03 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 780.03 and 173.30 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 780.03 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/780.03 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 780.03 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 135,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,175.30/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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