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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 788.10 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 788.10 and 178.96 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 788.10 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/788.10 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 788.10 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 141,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,038.38/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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