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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.74 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.74 and 181.22 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.74 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.74 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.74 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 143,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,480.65/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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