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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 821.16 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 821.16 and 182.36 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 821.16 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/821.16 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 821.16 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 149,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,746.74/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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