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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 784.21 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 784.21 and 176.05 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 784.21 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/784.21 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 784.21 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 138,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,060.17/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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