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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 787.01 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 787.01 and 178.05 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 787.01 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/787.01 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 787.01 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 140,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,126.24/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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