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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 785.73 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 785.73 and 177.22 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 785.73 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/785.73 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 785.73 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 139,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,248.72/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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