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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.49 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.49 and 183.70 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.49 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.49 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.49 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 151,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,275.11/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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