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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 787.66 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 787.66 and 178.52 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 787.66 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/787.66 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 787.66 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 140,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,613.06/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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