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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 829.56 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 829.56 and 182.90 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 829.56 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/829.56 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 829.56 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 151,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,726.52/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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