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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.92 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.92 and 182.76 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.92 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.92 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.92 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 100,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,137.86/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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