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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 780.93 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 780.93 and 173.85 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 780.93 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/780.93 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 780.93 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 135,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,764.68/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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