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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 821.70 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 821.70 and 182.61 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 821.70 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/821.70 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 821.70 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 150,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,050.64/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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