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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 785.67 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 785.67 and 177.03 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 785.67 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/785.67 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 785.67 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 139,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,087.16/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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