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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 827.02 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 827.02 and 181.17 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 827.02 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/827.02 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 827.02 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 149,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831.21/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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