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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 786.09 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 786.09 and 177.30 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 786.09 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/786.09 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 786.09 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 139,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,373.76/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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