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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 821.76 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 821.76 and 182.65 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 821.76 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/821.76 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 821.76 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 150,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,094.46/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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