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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.25, 787.67 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.25, 787.67 and 178.52 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.25 : 787.67 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.25/787.67 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.25x = 787.67 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.25x = 140,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,610.69/525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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