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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 547.85 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 547.85 and 182.55 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 547.85 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/547.85 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 547.85 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 100,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,012.53/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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