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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.06, 780.12 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.06, 780.12 and 173.30 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.06 : 780.12 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.06/780.12 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.06x = 780.12 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.06x = 135,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,194.80/520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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