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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.53 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.53 and 182.17 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.53 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.53 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.53 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 99,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,743.54/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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