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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 787.06 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 787.06 and 178 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 787.06 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/787.06 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 787.06 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 140,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,096.68/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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