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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 821.60 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 821.60 and 162.98 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 821.60 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/821.60 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 821.60 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 133,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,908.68/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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