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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.63, 787.89 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.63, 787.89 and 178.65 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.63 : 787.89 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.63/787.89 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.63x = 787.89 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.63x = 140,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,756.55/525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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