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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 824.90 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 824.90 and 184.86 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 824.90 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/824.90 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 824.90 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 152,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,490.09/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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