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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 784.23 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 784.23 and 176.07 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 784.23 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/784.23 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 784.23 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 138,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,078.50/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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