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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 786.99 and 178.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 786.99 and 178.00 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 786.99 = 178.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/786.99 = 178.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 786.99 × 178.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 140,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,080.29/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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