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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 785.90 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 785.90 and 177.46 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 785.90 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/785.90 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 785.90 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 139,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465.81/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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