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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 789.70 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 789.70 and 179.85 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 789.70 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/789.70 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 789.70 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 142,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027.55/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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