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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 784.18 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 784.18 and 176.18 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 784.18 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/784.18 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 784.18 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 138,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,153.13/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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