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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 792.79 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 792.79 and 181.84 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 792.79 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/792.79 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 792.79 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 144,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,160.02/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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