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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 829.13 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 829.13 and 182.55 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 829.13 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/829.13 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 829.13 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 151,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,360.56/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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