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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.10 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.10 and 181.86 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.10 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.10 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.10 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 150,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,598.27/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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