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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 826.17 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 826.17 and 180.62 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 826.17 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/826.17 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 826.17 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 149,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,222.83/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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