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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 791.60 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 791.60 and 176.52 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 791.60 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/791.60 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 791.60 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 139,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732.35/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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