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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 786.52 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 786.52 and 177.71 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 786.52 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/786.52 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 786.52 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 139,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,773.99/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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