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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 831.93 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 831.93 and 184.53 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 831.93 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/831.93 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 831.93 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 153,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,516.04/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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