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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 821.02 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 821.02 and 162.50 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 821.02 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/821.02 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 821.02 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 133,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,415.75/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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