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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 547.72 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 547.72 and 182.47 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 547.72 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/547.72 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 547.72 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 99,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942.47/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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