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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.89, 781.29 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.89, 781.29 and 169.50 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.89 : 781.29 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.89/781.29 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.89x = 781.29 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.89x = 132,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,428.66/520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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