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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.49, 788.21 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.49, 788.21 and 179 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.49 : 788.21 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.49/788.21 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.49x = 788.21 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.49x = 141,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,089.59/525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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