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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.71, 832.08 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.71, 832.08 and 184.57 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.71 : 832.08 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.71/832.08 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.71x = 832.08 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.71x = 153,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,577.01/554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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