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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 792.69 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 792.69 and 181.80 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 792.69 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/792.69 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 792.69 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 144,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,111.04/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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