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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 821.48 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 821.48 and 182.48 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 821.48 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/821.48 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 821.48 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 149,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,898.65/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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