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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 791.17 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 791.17 and 181.17 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 791.17 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/791.17 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 791.17 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 143,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,331.41/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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