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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 786.03 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 786.03 and 177.33 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 786.03 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/786.03 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 786.03 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 139,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,386.70/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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