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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 821.54 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 821.54 and 182.51 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 821.54 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/821.54 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 821.54 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 149,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,939.27/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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