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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 786.72 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 786.72 and 177.81 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 786.72 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/786.72 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 786.72 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 139,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,886.68/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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