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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.63, 781.02 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.63, 781.02 and 173.85 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.63 : 781.02 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.63/781.02 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.63x = 781.02 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.63x = 135,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,780.33/520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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