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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 780.17 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 780.17 and 173.36 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 780.17 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/780.17 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 780.17 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 135,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245.50/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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