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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 785.61 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 785.61 and 177.05 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 785.61 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/785.61 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 785.61 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 139,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092.25/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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