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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.18 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.18 and 181.48 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.18 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.18 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.18 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 142,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,494.47/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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