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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 780.16 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 780.16 and 173.44 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 780.16 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/780.16 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 780.16 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 135,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,307.05/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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