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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.92, 823.48 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.92, 823.48 and 183.68 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.92 : 823.48 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.92/823.48 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.92x = 823.48 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.92x = 151,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256.81/548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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