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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 792.72 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 792.72 and 181.83 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 792.72 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/792.72 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 792.72 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 144,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140.28/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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