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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 827.62 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 827.62 and 181.47 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 827.62 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/827.62 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 827.62 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 150,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,188.20/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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