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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 820.88 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 820.88 and 162.50 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 820.88 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/820.88 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 820.88 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 133,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,392.19/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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