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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 786.68 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 786.68 and 177.79 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 786.68 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/786.68 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 786.68 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 139,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,863.84/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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