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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.51 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.51 and 180.98 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.51 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.51 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.51 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 143,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247.48/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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