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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 792.85 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 792.85 and 181.90 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 792.85 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/792.85 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 792.85 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 144,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219.42/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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