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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 785.64 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 785.64 and 177.15 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 785.64 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/785.64 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 785.64 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 139,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,176.13/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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