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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.42, 785.10 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.42, 785.10 and 176.96 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.42 : 785.10 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.42/785.10 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.42x = 785.10 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.42x = 138,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,931.30/523.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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