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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 826.68 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 826.68 and 186.17 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 826.68 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/826.68 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 826.68 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 153,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,898.18/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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