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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 786.06 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 786.06 and 177.42 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 786.06 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/786.06 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 786.06 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 139,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,458.83/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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