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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,093.48 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,093.48 and 181.17 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,093.48 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,093.48 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,093.48 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 198,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,105.32/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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