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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 821.80 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 821.80 and 182.68 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 821.80 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/821.80 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 821.80 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 150,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,126.42/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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