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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 823.34 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 823.34 and 184.04 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 823.34 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/823.34 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 823.34 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 151,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,527.49/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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