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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.70 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.70 and 182.44 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.70 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.70 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.70 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 149,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,910.95/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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