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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 789.18 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 789.18 and 179.48 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 789.18 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/789.18 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 789.18 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 141,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,642.03/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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