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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 785.91 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 785.91 and 177.25 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 785.91 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/785.91 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 785.91 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 139,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,302.55/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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