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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 792.74 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 792.74 and 182.23 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 792.74 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/792.74 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 792.74 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 144,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,457.05/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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