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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 784.31 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 784.31 and 176.21 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 784.31 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/784.31 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 784.31 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 138,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,201.30/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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