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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.57, 786.54 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.57, 786.54 and 177.80 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.57 : 786.54 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.57/786.54 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.57x = 786.54 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.57x = 139,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,845.92/524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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