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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.72, 823.08 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.72, 823.08 and 183.51 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.72 : 823.08 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.72/823.08 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.72x = 823.08 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.72x = 151,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,041.01/548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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