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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 788.55 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 788.55 and 178.93 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 788.55 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/788.55 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 788.55 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 141,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,095.25/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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