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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.83, 791.82 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.83, 791.82 and 181.21 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.83 : 791.82 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.83/791.82 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.83x = 791.82 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.83x = 143,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,485.70/527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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