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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.78 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.78 and 182.59 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.78 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.78 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.78 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 150,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,046.53/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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