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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 788.94 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 788.94 and 174.62 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 788.94 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/788.94 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 788.94 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 137,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,764.70/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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