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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.57, 785.58 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.57, 785.58 and 176.95 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.57 : 785.58 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.57/785.58 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.57x = 785.58 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.57x = 139,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,008.38/523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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