how to calculate the equation

Question

5.2405 = log((o.174-x)/x)

Answer 1

5.2405 = log((0.174 - x)/x)

 

10^5.2405 = (0.174 - x)/x

 

(10^5.2405)x = 0.174 - x

 

(10^5.2405)x + x = 0.174

 

(10^5.2405 + 1)x = 0.174

 

x = 0.174/(10^5.2405+1)

 

x ≅ 1 * 10^-6