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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.69, 822.86 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.69, 822.86 and 158.59 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.69 : 822.86 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.69/822.86 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.69x = 822.86 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.69x = 130,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,493.25/548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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