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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792.30 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792.30 and 181.60 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792.30 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792.30 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792.30 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 143,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,880.38/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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