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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.62 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.62 and 178.96 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.62 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.62 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.62 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 147,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,395.04/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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