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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 780.16 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 780.16 and 173.50 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 780.16 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/780.16 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 780.16 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 135,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,357.76/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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