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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.21, 786.31 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.21, 786.31 and 177.54 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.21 : 786.31 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.21/786.31 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.21x = 786.31 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.21x = 139,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,601.03/524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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