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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.05, 791.21 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.05, 791.21 and 181.20 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.05 : 791.21 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.05/791.21 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.05x = 791.21 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.05x = 143,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,367.25/528.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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