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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 784.14 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 784.14 and 176.22 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 784.14 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/784.14 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 784.14 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 138,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,181.15/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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