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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 830.70 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 830.70 and 183.68 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 830.70 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/830.70 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 830.70 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 152,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,581.47/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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