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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.95, 823.54 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.95, 823.54 and 183.77 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.95 : 823.54 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.95/823.54 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.95x = 823.54 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.95x = 151,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,337.37/548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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