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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.70, 822.96 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.70, 822.96 and 183.45 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.70 : 822.96 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.70/822.96 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.70x = 822.96 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.70x = 150,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,972.01/548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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