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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.18, 780.12 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.18, 780.12 and 173.45 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.18 : 780.12 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.18/780.12 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.18x = 780.12 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.18x = 135,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.76/520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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