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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 785.16 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 785.16 and 176.63 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 785.16 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/785.16 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 785.16 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 138,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,678.89/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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