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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 825.06 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 825.06 and 184.68 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 825.06 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/825.06 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 825.06 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 152,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,372.25/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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