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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 789.39 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 789.39 and 179.65 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 789.39 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/789.39 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 789.39 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 141,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,813.91/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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