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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 820.98 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 820.98 and 162.54 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 820.98 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/820.98 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 820.98 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 133,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,442.09/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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