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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 785.16 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 785.16 and 176.72 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 785.16 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/785.16 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 785.16 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 138,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749.55/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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