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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 786.59 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 786.59 and 177.72 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 786.59 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/786.59 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 786.59 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 139,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,795.83/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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