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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 792.90 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 792.90 and 177.23 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 792.90 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/792.90 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 792.90 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 140,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,521.70/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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