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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 792.32 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 792.32 and 181.51 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 792.32 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/792.32 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 792.32 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 143,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,811.11/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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