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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.23, 788.95 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.23, 788.95 and 179.35 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.23 : 788.95 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.23/788.95 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.23x = 788.95 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.23x = 141,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,498.18/526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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