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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 789.55 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 789.55 and 179.78 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 789.55 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/789.55 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 789.55 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 141,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,940.90/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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