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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.48, 785.34 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.48, 785.34 and 176.80 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.48 : 785.34 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.48/785.34 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.48x = 785.34 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.48x = 138,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,848.11/523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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