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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 789.57 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 789.57 and 179.78 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 789.57 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/789.57 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 789.57 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 141,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,944.95/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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