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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.50 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.50 and 178.32 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.50 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.50 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.50 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 140,427
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,427/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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