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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 780.15 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 780.15 and 173.46 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 780.15 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/780.15 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 780.15 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 135,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,323.03/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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