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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 784.26 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 784.26 and 176.10 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 784.26 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/784.26 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 784.26 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 138,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,108.19/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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