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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.42 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.42 and 176.96 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.42 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.42 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.42 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 138,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,987.92/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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