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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 786.84 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 786.84 and 177.86 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 786.84 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/786.84 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 786.84 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 139,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,947.36/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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