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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 828.77 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 828.77 and 182.22 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 828.77 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/828.77 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 828.77 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 151,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,017.95/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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