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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 823.55 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 823.55 and 183.70 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 823.55 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/823.55 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 823.55 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 151,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,286.14/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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