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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 180.11 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 790.10 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/790.10 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 790.10 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 142,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300.06/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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