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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.73, 822.81 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.73, 822.81 and 183.45 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.73 : 822.81 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.73/822.81 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.73x = 822.81 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.73x = 150,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,944.49/548.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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