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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 788.97 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 788.97 and 179.31 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 788.97 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/788.97 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 788.97 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 141,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,470.21/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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