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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.70 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.70 and 157.79 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.70 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.70 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.70 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 129,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651.93/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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