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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 785.16 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 785.16 and 176.75 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 785.16 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/785.16 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 785.16 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 138,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,777.03/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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