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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 825.18 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 825.18 and 174.90 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 825.18 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/825.18 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 825.18 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 144,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,323.98/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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