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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 786.78 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 786.78 and 177.86 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 786.78 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/786.78 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 786.78 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 139,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,936.69/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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