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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 825.40 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 825.40 and 179.89 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 825.40 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/825.40 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 825.40 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 148,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,483.34/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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