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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 820.79 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 820.79 and 157.21 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 820.79 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/820.79 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 820.79 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 129,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,036.40/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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