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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 789.18 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 789.18 and 179.49 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 789.18 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/789.18 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 789.18 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 141,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,649.92/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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