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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 821.84 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 821.84 and 182.69 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 821.84 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/821.84 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 821.84 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 150,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,141.95/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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