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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.73, 792.90 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.73, 792.90 and 181.96 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.73 : 792.90 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.73/792.90 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.73x = 792.90 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.73x = 144,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,274.10/528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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