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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 820.67 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 820.67 and 162.31 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 820.67 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/820.67 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 820.67 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 133,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,202.95/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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