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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 787.32 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 787.32 and 178.28 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 787.32 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/787.32 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 787.32 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 140,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,359.47/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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