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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 823.37 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 823.37 and 183.67 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 823.37 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/823.37 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 823.37 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 151,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,225.39/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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