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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 785.82 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 785.82 and 177.25 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 785.82 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/785.82 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 785.82 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 139,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,286.60/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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