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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 792.23 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 792.23 and 181.58 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 792.23 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/792.23 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 792.23 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 143,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,848.25/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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