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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 786.90 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 786.90 and 177.94 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 786.90 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/786.90 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 786.90 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 140,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017.05/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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