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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 792.12 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 792.12 and 181.47 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 792.12 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/792.12 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 792.12 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 143,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,746.02/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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