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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 792.35 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 792.35 and 181.58 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 792.35 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/792.35 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 792.35 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 143,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,874.84/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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