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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 789.24 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 789.24 and 179.56 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 789.24 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/789.24 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 789.24 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 141,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,713.96/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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