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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 789.91 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 789.91 and 179.99 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 789.91 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/789.91 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 789.91 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 142,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,175.90/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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