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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 786.24 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 786.24 and 177.39 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 786.24 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/786.24 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 786.24 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 139,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,471.11/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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