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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 780.80 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 780.80 and 173.92 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 780.80 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/780.80 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 780.80 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 135,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,796.74/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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