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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 829.10 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 829.10 and 182.66 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 829.10 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/829.10 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 829.10 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 151,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,439.72/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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