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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 785.31 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 785.31 and 176.73 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 785.31 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/785.31 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 785.31 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 138,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,790.35/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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