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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.30, 780.24 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.30, 780.24 and 173.56 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.30 : 780.24 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.30/780.24 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.30x = 780.24 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.30x = 135,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,418.45/520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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