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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.74 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.74 and 182.58 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.74 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.74 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.74 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 144,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,916.17/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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