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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 787.81 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 787.81 and 178.80 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 787.81 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/787.81 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 787.81 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 140,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,860.43/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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