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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.69 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.69 and 181.10 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.69 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.69 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.69 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 143,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,370.20/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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