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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 789.72 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 789.72 and 179.82 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 789.72 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/789.72 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 789.72 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 142,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007.45/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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