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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.34, 823.85 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.34, 823.85 and 184.10 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.34 : 823.85 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.34/823.85 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.34x = 823.85 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.34x = 151,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,670.79/549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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