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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 789.68 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 789.68 and 179.74 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 789.68 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/789.68 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 789.68 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 141,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,937.08/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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