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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 785.47 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 785.47 and 176.91 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 785.47 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/785.47 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 785.47 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 138,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,957.50/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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