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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 790.81 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 790.81 and 180.54 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 790.81 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/790.81 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 790.81 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 142,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,772.84/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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