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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 791.96 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 791.96 and 181.41 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 791.96 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/791.96 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 791.96 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 143,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.06/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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