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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 780.14 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 780.14 and 178.10 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 780.14 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/780.14 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 780.14 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 138,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,942.93/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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