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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 789.66 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 789.66 and 179.82 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 789.66 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/789.66 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 789.66 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 141,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,996.66/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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