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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 792.46 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 792.46 and 181.64 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 792.46 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/792.46 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 792.46 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 143,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,942.43/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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