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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.40 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.40 and 176.95 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.40 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.40 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.40 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 138,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,976.85/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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