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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 785.55 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 785.55 and 176.97 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 785.55 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/785.55 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 785.55 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 139,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018.78/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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