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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 797.17 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 797.17 and 184.81 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 797.17 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/797.17 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 797.17 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 147,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,321.00/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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