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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.07, 820.44 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.07, 820.44 and 157.05 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.07 : 820.44 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.07/820.44 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.07x = 820.44 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.07x = 128,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850.10/547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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