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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.55, 821.46 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.55, 821.46 and 162.80 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.55 : 821.46 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.55/821.46 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.55x = 821.46 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.55x = 133,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,732.05/547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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