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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.10, 798.17 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.10, 798.17 and 180.72 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.10 : 798.17 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.10/798.17 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.10x = 798.17 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.10x = 144,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,244.38/532.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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