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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 788.98 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 788.98 and 179.38 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 788.98 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/788.98 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 788.98 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 141,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,527.23/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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