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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 788.06 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 788.06 and 178.71 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 788.06 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/788.06 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 788.06 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 140,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831.69/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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