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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.21, 823.92 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.21, 823.92 and 179.12 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.21 : 823.92 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.21/823.92 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.21x = 823.92 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.21x = 147,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,575.76/549.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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