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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 784.81 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 784.81 and 181.13 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 784.81 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/784.81 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 784.81 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 142,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,148.71/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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