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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 830.62 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 830.62 and 183.60 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 830.62 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/830.62 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 830.62 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 152,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,504.40/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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