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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 825.86 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 825.86 and 180.43 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 825.86 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/825.86 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 825.86 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 149,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,008.31/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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