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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 786.31 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 786.31 and 177.53 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 786.31 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/786.31 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 786.31 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 139,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.61/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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