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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.95, 821.93 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.95, 821.93 and 163.20 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.95 : 821.93 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.95/821.93 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.95x = 821.93 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.95x = 134,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,138.98/547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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