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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.67, 821.53 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.67, 821.53 and 182.50 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.67 : 821.53 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.67/821.53 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.67x = 821.53 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.67x = 149,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,925.12/547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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