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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 821.93 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 821.93 and 182.75 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 821.93 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/821.93 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 821.93 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 150,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,210.22/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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