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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.27 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.27 and 176.96 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.27 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.27 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.27 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 138,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,963.78/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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