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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 827.41 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 827.41 and 181.48 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 827.41 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/827.41 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 827.41 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 150,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,153.97/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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