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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 786.28 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 786.28 and 177.42 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 786.28 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/786.28 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 786.28 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 139,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,501.80/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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