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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.63 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.63 and 162.91 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.63 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.63 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.63 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 133,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855.26/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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