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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.69, 823.10 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.69, 823.10 and 183.74 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.69 : 823.10 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.69/823.10 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.69x = 823.10 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.69x = 151,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.36/548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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