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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 787.62 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 787.62 and 178.40 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 787.62 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/787.62 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 787.62 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 140,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,507.47/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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