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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.95 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.95 and 163.13 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.95 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.95 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.95 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 134,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,080.19/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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