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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.46, 785.18 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.46, 785.18 and 176.79 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.46 : 785.18 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.46/785.18 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.46x = 785.18 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.46x = 138,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,812.41/523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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