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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 789.27 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 789.27 and 179.54 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 789.27 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/789.27 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 789.27 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 141,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,705.54/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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