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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.03, 821.98 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.03, 821.98 and 163.25 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.03 : 821.98 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.03/821.98 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.03x = 821.98 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.03x = 134,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,188.24/548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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