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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 786.17 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 786.17 and 181.88 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 786.17 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/786.17 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 786.17 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 142,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,985.12/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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