Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 821.60 and 163.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547.74, 821.60 and 163.02 is: 244.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547.74 : 821.60 = 163.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547.74/821.60 = 163.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547.74x = 821.60 × 163.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547.74x = 133,937.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,937.23/547.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244.53
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