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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 821.35 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 821.35 and 157.58 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 821.35 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/821.35 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 821.35 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 129,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,429.34/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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