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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.47 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.47 and 162.90 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.47 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.47 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.47 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 133,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,817.46/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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