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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 826.64 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 826.64 and 180.72 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 826.64 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/826.64 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 826.64 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 149,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,389.48/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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