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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 827.42 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 827.42 and 181.41 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 827.42 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/827.42 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 827.42 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 150,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105.23/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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