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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 821.77 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 821.77 and 163.07 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 821.77 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/821.77 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 821.77 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 134,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,001.11/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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