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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 789.18 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 789.18 and 174.72 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 789.18 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/789.18 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 789.18 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 137,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,885.53/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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