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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 781.13 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 781.13 and 173.98 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 781.13 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/781.13 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 781.13 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 135,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,901.00/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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