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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 828.10 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 828.10 and 181.87 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 828.10 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/828.10 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 828.10 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 150,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,606.55/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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