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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.25 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.25 and 180.21 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.25 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.25 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.25 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 142,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,410.95/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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