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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 786.45 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 786.45 and 177.66 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 786.45 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/786.45 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 786.45 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 139,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,720.71/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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