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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.79, 788.77 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.79, 788.77 and 179.10 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.79 : 788.77 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.79/788.77 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.79x = 788.77 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.79x = 141,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,269.15/525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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