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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.23, 786.44 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.23, 786.44 and 177.61 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.23 : 786.44 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.23/786.44 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.23x = 786.44 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.23x = 139,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,677.79/524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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