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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 780.48 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 780.48 and 173.55 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 780.48 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/780.48 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 780.48 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 135,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,452.30/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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