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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 793.16 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 793.16 and 181.94 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 793.16 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/793.16 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 793.16 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 144,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,306.62/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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