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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 821.40 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 821.40 and 157.62 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 821.40 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/821.40 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 821.40 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 129,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,469.07/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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