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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.49, 788.23 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.49, 788.23 and 178.82 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.49 : 788.23 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.49/788.23 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.49x = 788.23 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.49x = 140,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,951.29/525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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