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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 793.18 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 793.18 and 182.16 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 793.18 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/793.18 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 793.18 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 144,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,482.24/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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