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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 831.70 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 831.70 and 184.30 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 831.70 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/831.70 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 831.70 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 153,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,282.31/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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