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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 821.28 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 821.28 and 162.75 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 821.28 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/821.28 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 821.28 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 133,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,663.32/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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