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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 781.50 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 781.50 and 179 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 781.50 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/781.50 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 781.50 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 139,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,888.50/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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