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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 793.81 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 793.81 and 182.55 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 793.81 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/793.81 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 793.81 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 144,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,909.56/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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