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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 829.24 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 829.24 and 182.69 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 829.24 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/829.24 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 829.24 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 151,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,490.61/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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