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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 791.75 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 791.75 and 181.21 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 791.75 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/791.75 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 791.75 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 143,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,473.02/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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