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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 786.26 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 786.26 and 177.54 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 786.26 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/786.26 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 786.26 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 139,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,592.60/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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