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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 824.99 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 824.99 and 184.67 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 824.99 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/824.99 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 824.99 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 152,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,350.90/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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