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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 827.45 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 827.45 and 181.26 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 827.45 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/827.45 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 827.45 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 149,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,982.68/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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