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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 825.21 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 825.21 and 184.96 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 825.21 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/825.21 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 825.21 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 152,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,630.84/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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