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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.63, 827.36 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.63, 827.36 and 181.44 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.63 : 827.36 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.63/827.36 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.63x = 827.36 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.63x = 150,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,114.13/551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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