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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.17, 820.77 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.17, 820.77 and 181.83 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.17 : 820.77 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.17/820.77 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.17x = 820.77 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.17x = 149,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,240.61/547.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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