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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.91 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.91 and 163.22 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.91 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.91 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.91 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 134,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,148.04/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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