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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.16 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.16 and 180.18 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.16 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.16 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.16 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 142,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,371.03/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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