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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 792.97 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 792.97 and 181.90 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 792.97 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/792.97 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 792.97 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 144,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,241.24/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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