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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.47, 824.33 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.47, 824.33 and 179.28 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.47 : 824.33 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.47/824.33 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.47x = 824.33 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.47x = 147,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,786.33/549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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