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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 786.87 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 786.87 and 177.93 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 786.87 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/786.87 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 786.87 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 140,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,007.78/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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