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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.74, 785.73 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.74, 785.73 and 177.05 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.74 : 785.73 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.74/785.73 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.74x = 785.73 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.74x = 139,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,116.12/523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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