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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 784.70 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 784.70 and 181 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 784.70 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/784.70 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 784.70 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 142,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,030.70/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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