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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 793.85 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 793.85 and 182.66 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 793.85 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/793.85 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 793.85 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 144,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,999.76/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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